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Balder the Brave is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics....

Balder the Brave is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by editor-plotter Stan Lee and penciller Jack Kirby, the character first appears in Journey into Mystery #104 (May 1964) and is based on the deity Baldr from Norse mythology. One of the Norse Gods of Asgard, Balder is a close friend of the Thunder God Thor, the Warriors Three and a loyal follower of Odin, ruler of the gods. Balder has aided Thor against many of his foes, such as Skagg the Storm Giant and the fire demon Surtur; Thor's adopted brother Loki; the Executioner and Enchantress; the Enchanters Three the Wrecker and Mangog. Balder is also briefly named ruler of Asgard during Thor's quest to find a then missing Odin. Like the mythological version, the Marvel version of Balder is the catalyst that will trigger Ragnarök and end Asgard. This almost happens when Loki had the blind god Hoder accidentally kill Balder, but is averted by the planning of Odin, who later restores Balder to life. On the second occasion, however, Balder is traumatized by the experience as he saw the souls of all those he had slain in battle and renounces killing. Balder also has a love-hate